Workshop Manuals Factory service & repair Fiat
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Fiat Seicento Factory Service Manual (1998-2010)06 · 33 Braking system
06 · General

Test

Make
Fiat
Model
Seicento Factory Service Manual
Year
1998–2010
Section
Hydraulic brake system › Test
33 Braking systemTest

(Op. 3330A20 continued)

  • Open the rear brake drum cylinder bleeder valve.
  • Push the brake pedal to the end of its stroke.
  • Close the bleeder valve when the brake pipe is empty.
  • Repeat the operation on the other rear brake drum.
  • If required, wash the pipes.
  • Fill the brake fluid reservoir.
TypeComponentNameQty
-FluidBRAKE AND CLUTCHFLUIDTutelaTOP 4 -
  • Insert a clear plastic tube in one of the front brake caliper bleeder valve.
  • Place the other end of the tube in a bowl containing brake fluid.
  • Open the bleeder valve.
  • Wait until all the air has been let out from the hydraulic system.
  • Close the bleeding valve when brake fluid starts flowing out.
  • Perform the same operation on the other front brake caliper.
  • Insert a clear plastic tube in one of the front brake caliper bleeder valves.
  • Place the other end of the tube in a bowl containing brake fluid.
  • Open the bleeder valve.
  • Wait until all the air has been let out from the hydraulic system.
  • Close the bleeding valve when brake fluid starts flowing out.
  • Repeat the operation on the other rear brake drum.
  • Top-up brake fluid as required.
  • Complete with Op. 3330A14 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - Bleeding

Test

  • Complete with Op. 4450B12 Front WHEELS (two) - R.R.
  • Complete with Op. 4450B13 Rear WHEEL (two)-R.R.
  • Remove the vehicle from the shop jack.

3330A30 - BRAKE FLUID LEVEL SIGNALLING DEVICE - CHECKING DEVICE ON RESERVOIR - REPLACING CAP AND TOPPING-UP (IF REQUIRED)

  • Complete with Op. 3330A10 BRAKE FLUID - Checking level and topping-up (if required).
  • Open the engine compartment.
  • Turn the ignition key to MAR.
  1. Press the central part on the brake fluid reservoir down with your finger; the warning light on the instrument panel should light up.
Diagram showing the brake fluid reservoir cap being pressed by a finger, indicated by callout number 1.

Removal

  • Turn the ignition key to STOP.
  • Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
NameConnector
-BatteryA1
  1. Disconnect the electric wires from the brake fluid reservoir cap
NameConnector
-Brake fluid level sensorK25
  1. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Diagram showing the brake fluid reservoir cap removed, with callout numbers 1 pointing to the reservoir neck and 2 pointing to the electrical connector.

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